Because today my "Pay it Forward" guest post is up at the Nerdy Book Club! And just between you-n-me: I sorta think Colby Sharp is awesome. I want him to be MY teacher and my kids' teacher. So much goodness!As for my post: it's regarding some expectations about books and reading and readers that I carried into parenthood -- and what I've done since those expectations didn't quite pan out. I'd love to hear your thoughts!
Also, I've got a guest post over at Smack Dab in the Middle to wrap our monthly theme of "walking away" from one's work -- it features a quote by E.L. Konigsburg, who is quite the wise author, I tell you.
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Now, without further ado, a nerdy poem for all my nerdy friends:
Overheard
Some might
think it absurd,
but haven’t you
heard?
Nerd is for
the self-assured,
the no-longer
unheard,
the one-third
who say books
are preferred.
That’s why nerd
is my favorite
four-letter word.
-Irene Latham
Nerd/preferred: I love that rhyme combo! And thanks for the good words about The Poetry Friday Anthology, Irene!!
ReplyDeleteJanet, thank YOU for all your amazing work on the anthology! And your poems! WONDERFUL. Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteLove it. I say, the people who are different, act as themselves, they are the most fun.
ReplyDeleteYes! Dr. Seuss said it best: Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
DeleteThanks for stopping by!
Love it. I say, the people who are different, act as themselves, they are the most fun.
ReplyDelete3 posts today-you have been busy! I like 'Nerd is for the self-assured,'-rhyme & meaning.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Linda - self-assurance is certainly something to aspire to... I'm better some days than others!
DeleteAh, a little mini-anthem for all the nerds out there (and in here, I guess!). Charming, Irene! And I have so enjoyed reading your poems in the PF Anthology, along with all the other wonderful poets. What a treasure!
ReplyDeleteHi Renee! A "mini-anthem"... I like it! Thanks so much for stopping by.
DeleteI'm going to have to get busy just to keep up with your posts today, Irene! Nerd that I proudly am, I am grateful for a poem to celebrate my nerdiness at last. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteWord Nerds Unite! :) Thanks, Tara, for stopping by.
DeleteLove this poem. I can relate to nerd.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jone, for stopping by!
DeleteYay! Great poem and great rhymes!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Liz, for stopping by! Coming from the adult world of poetry, it's still kind of novel for me to use rhyme... fun!
DeleteThanks for the nerdy poem! Such fun :). Can't wait to read your work in the PFA!!
ReplyDeleteJama, now I'm thinking, hmmm... a poem about nerds and food... except that's a poem for YOU to write. :)
DeleteThanks for the nerd poem... my kids and I appreciate it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by, Katya!
DeleteFun Nerd poem, wish I could be considered Nerdy, but I'm much too slow.
ReplyDeleteI really,really, really enjoyed your poem Backpack in the FPA. I can just see a backpack speaking to children. They'll never ill treat backpacks again.
Thank you, Joy -- I didn't realize speed had anything to do with nerd-ism... interesting! Also, I am a big fan of questions in poems, which is why your "Fish" is one of my favorites. Good to know you!
DeleteLove the poem, Irene! We own nerdiness at our house. Congrats on the Poetry Friday anthology too.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Laura! I love how "nerd" has become a positive thing.
DeleteI love this! I will share it with my daughter, who proudly self-identifies as a nerd.
ReplyDeleteYay Yay Yay to Nerds! Thank you for putting a wonderful twist to what has always been an 'uncool' word. And yes I embrace my inner geek!
ReplyDeleteLove it! From a life-long book nerd :-)
ReplyDeleteI love your Nerdy Book Club post. I have no biological children, just the crowds that have passed through my classroom doorway. So I send books to my college friend's daughter. She's in 2nd grade this year. I just "hit a home run" with Baby Mouse. Makes me intensely happy!
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